The effectiveness and acceptability of formal versus informal mindfulness among university students with and without recent nonsuicidal self-injury: Protocol for an online, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial

Petrovic, Julia; Mettler, Jessica; Böke, Bilun Naz; Rogers, Maria; Hamza, Chloe A.; Bloom, Éric; Genova, Lina Di; Romano, Vera; Arcuri, Giovanni G.; Heath, Nancy L.

doi:10.1016/j.cct.2023.107109

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“…However, for students with a history of non-suicidal NSSI, formal mindfulness practice requires constant attention to thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, and difficulties in emotional regulation, self-criticism, and potentially complex relationships with the body may undermine the benefits of formal mindfulness practice. These students may better tolerate informal mindfulness practice [18]. Third, the negative life events.…”

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Analysis of NSSI Behavior and Influencing Factors

2023

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Non-suicidal self-harm (NSSI) is the behavior that an individual will not take suicide as the purpose, to harm their own body, and will not be recognized by the society. This behavior will mainly produce very serious negative consequences, which has been widely valued by the parents of university hospitals. According to previous studies, the incidence of NSSI is relatively high in early adolescence, and the existence of non-suicidal NSSI behaviors among college students is also highly universal. College students have certain particularity, and belong to the group of collective life, their own education level is relatively high, with personality and ideal. In recent years, the number of NSSI among college students has been further increased, and NSSI has also received wide attention from scholars. The detection rate of NSSI among Chinese college students has reached 16.6%. Although in essence, the actual purpose of NSSI is not suicide, the behavior also represents that individuals are prone to various types of psychological and spiritual problems. Based on the above perspectives, this paper analyzes the behavior of NSSI of college students, and explores the influencing factors. We hope that on this basis, Chinese college students can pay attention to NSSI related problems, and the mental health of college students can be effectively improved [1].

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2023

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The acceptability of exercise prehabilitation before cancer surgery among patients, family members and health professionals: a mixed methods evaluation

Smyth,

Brennan,

Enright

et al. 2024

Support Care Cancer

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Purpose Exercise prehabilitation aims to increase preoperative fitness, reduce post-operative complications, and improve health-related quality of life. For prehabilitation to work, access to an effective programme which is acceptable to stakeholders is vital. The aim was to explore acceptability of exercise prehabilitation before cancer surgery among key stakeholders specifically patients, family members and healthcare providers. Methods A mixed-methods approach (questionnaire and semi-structured interview) underpinned by the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability was utilised. Composite acceptability score, (summation of acceptability constructs and a single-item overall acceptability construct), and median of each construct was calculated. Correlation analysis between the single-item overall acceptability and each construct was completed. Qualitative data was analysed using deductive and inductive thematic analysis. Results 244 participants completed the questionnaire and n=31 completed interviews. Composite acceptability was comparable between groups (p=0.466). Four constructs positively correlated with overall acceptability: affective attitude (r=0.453), self-efficacy (r=0.399), ethicality (r=0.298) and intervention coherence (r=0.281). Qualitative data confirmed positive feelings, citing psychological benefits including a sense of control. Participants felt flexible prehabilitation program would be suitable for everyone, identifying barriers and facilitators to reduce burden. Conclusion Exercise prehabilitation is highly acceptable to key stakeholders. Despite some burden, it is a worthwhile and effective intervention. Stakeholders understand its purpose, are confident in patients’ ability to participate, and regard it is an important intervention contributing to patients’ psychological and physical wellbeing. Implications •Introduction should be comprehensively designed and clearly presented, providing appropriate information and opportunity for questions. •Programmes should be patient-centred, designed to overcome barriers and address patients’ specific needs and goals. •Service must be appropriately resourced with a clear referral-pathway.

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The effectiveness and acceptability of formal versus informal mindfulness among university students with and without recent self‐injury: A randomized controlled trial

Petrovic,

Mettler,

Böke

et al. 2024

Applied Psych Health & Well

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Mindfulness instruction comprising both formal (FM) and informal (IM) mindfulness practice is increasingly offered to university students. FM involves sustaining attention on thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations through structured practices, while IM involves incorporating mindfulness into daily activities. However, recent evidence suggests that FM may pose challenges for students with recent non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI), whereas the flexibility and brevity inherent in IM may be better tolerated. This randomized controlled trial compared a FM induction, IM induction and control task among university students with (n = 103) and without (n = 123) past‐year NSSI in terms of acceptability and pre‐post state mindfulness, stress and well‐being. Notably, results did not differ as a function of NSSI history. Two‐way ANOVAs revealed that only IM was consistently preferred over the control task. Furthermore, three‐way mixed ANOVAs revealed that—when assessed using brief Visual Analogue Scales—state well‐being increased in all conditions, state mindfulness increased after both IM and FM, and state stress only decreased after IM. Notably, these differences by condition appeared to be of short duration as they were not found with lengthier measures. Results highlight the potential promise of IM and the importance of measurement selection when assessing the transient effects of mindfulness inductions in research.

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The effectiveness and acceptability of formal versus informal mindfulness among university students with and without recent nonsuicidal self-injury: Protocol for an online, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Analysis of NSSI Behavior and Influencing Factors

Analysis of NSSI Behavior and Influencing Factors

The acceptability of exercise prehabilitation before cancer surgery among patients, family members and health professionals: a mixed methods evaluation

The effectiveness and acceptability of formal versus informal mindfulness among university students with and without recent self‐injury: A randomized controlled trial

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